If two lines intersect and create two angles adjacent to each other which measure 10x + 8 and 5x + 7, what is the value of x?

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terenzreignz · Answer

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When adjacent angles are formed by intersecting lines, their sum is always 2pi, right? :)

terenzreignz · Answer

nope, it's not 2pi, it's just pi
sorry
my bad :)

campbell_st · Answer

well if the angles are adjacent then they are also supplementary...add to 180

the the sum of the 2 angles is    10x + 8 + 5x + 7 = 180

                                                      15x + 15 = 180

subtract 15 from both sides             15x = 165

I'll let you solve for x

anonymous · Answer

thank you @campbell_st

campbell_st · Answer

hope it helps

campbell_st · Answer

if it is 2 lines intersecting then adjacent angles will be supplementary... just look at your diagram terenzreignz

terenzreignz · Answer

Yeah, I know that, never mind... :)

anonymous · Answer

campbell was right

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

As we know that the sum of two adjacent angles is 180 degrees. so, the equation will be:-
(10x+8)+(5x+7)=180.
Now solve it & get ur answer.